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Proclamations honoring Mayor Betty Esper of Borough of Homestead, Mayor Raymond Bodnar of Borough of Munhall and Mayor John Dindak of Borough of West Homestead for their community leadership and successful community development.
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WHEREAS, experienced leaders have heeded the call of service in Allegheny County by guiding our communities to thriving existences; and
WHEREAS, since 1990, Betty Esper has served as the only female mayor in the history of the Borough of Homestead; and
WHEREAS, she worked with United States Steel for 36 years and was employed at the Homestead Works; when the plant shutdown in 1987, she had already been serving on council for seven years, and she used her experiences to help her win the position in the mayor's office; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Esper has assisted Homestead's conversion from a town dependent upon a declining industry to a town thriving on the success of a carefully planned retail development at the Waterfront; and
WHEREAS, throughout her time in office, Mayor Esper has volunteered on numerous government boards to focus on the incessant improvement of Homestead; her resolve has helped the borough accomplish seemingly unreachable goals and has ensured citizens that the triumphs of a viable community will continue into the future;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Allegheny County Council hereby commends Borough of Homestead Mayor Betty Esper for her many years of community service and dedication to building the economy of the borough. She continues to set a standard of excellence for leaders in our County, and she serves as an inspiration to the members of this Council.
WHEREAS, experienced leaders have heeded the call of service in Allegheny County by guiding our communities to thriving existences; and
WHEREAS, since 1973, John J. Dindak has served as mayor of the Borough of West Homestead, a position he rightfully deserved after serving as a member and as the president of the borough's...
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